The Member of Parliament for Madina, Francis-Xavier Kojo Sosu, has said that “no child deserves such pain and trauma” after visiting 15-year-old Joseph Martey, who was allegedly tied to a motorcycle and dragged through the streets of North Legon.
In a Facebook post, the MP said he was heartbroken after hearing about the boy’s ordeal. He added that he visited Joseph and was grateful for the teenager’s recovery so far.
According to the MP, he paid all of Joseph’s hospital bills and medication costs to support his treatment. He also provided GH₵3,000 to the boy’s mother to help with transportation and feeding expenses during 10 days of continued medical care and dressing of wounds.
Mr. Xavier-Sosu further stated that arrangements had been made for counselling and continued medical support to help the boy recover emotionally and physically.
The MP thanked hospital staff, the Centre for Legal Aid and Social Protection (CLASP), and the Madina Divisional Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU), led by ASP Dorison, for their assistance and support in the matter.
The alleged incident involving Joseph Martey has drawn public concern, with calls for justice and protection for children against abuse.
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